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A revival of sedition tied to consent

The Supreme Court’s May 21 clarification partially revives sedition proceedings under Section 124A for consenting accused persons; the direction creates disparity in the working of Section 124A and leaves accused caught between trial under an undecided law and indefinite limbo

· 7/15/2026, 1:26:37 PM· 2 min read
A revival of sedition tied to consent
The Supreme Court’s May 21 clarification partially revives sedition proceedings under Section 124A for consenting accused persons; the direction creates disparity in the working of Section 124A and leaves accused caught between trial under an undecided law and indefinite limbo
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